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AP DEFENCE DISTRIBUTION
We represent international defence companies in the Italian market, connecting manufacturers with industry, institutions and end users to develop commercial opportunities and industrial partnerships.
Commercial Representation
Industrial Partnerships
International Network
CONNECTING MARKETS. BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS.

AP DEFENCE DISTRIBUTION
Experience in the Italian defence sector and an understanding of its industrial and institutional environment.
Connections with international manufacturers, Italian industry, institutional stakeholders and end users.
Support in identifying opportunities, establishing cooperation and bringing together the capabilities required for complex projects.

Capabilities
We combine commercial expertise, industrial knowledge and an international network to support defence projects in Italy. Each capability contributes to identifying opportunities, connecting relevant organisations and developing cooperation between international suppliers and the Italian market.
Commercial Representations
Market access & business development
We represent international manufacturers and technology providers in Italy, supporting their commercial development and relationships with customers and stakeholders in the defence sector. Our activities include identifying opportunities, connecting suppliers with prospective customers and supporting ongoing commercial relationships.
Industrial Capabilities
Industrial cooperation & technical expertise
We connect international technologies with Italian industrial expertise, helping identify potential partners and complementary capabilities for defence projects. Our experience with military and maritime technologies provides a technical foundation for cooperation between manufacturers, specialised suppliers and industrial organisations.
Global Network & Consulting
International connections & local knowledge
We support international partners seeking to understand and operate within the Italian defence market. Our established network enables us to connect manufacturers with relevant industrial organisations, identify commercial opportunities and facilitate relationships with stakeholders and end users.
Partnership & Platform Building
Combining our capabilities
By bringing together commercial access, industrial knowledge and international relationships, we connect manufacturers, Italian companies and stakeholders around shared project requirements. This approach supports cooperation between organisations with complementary expertise and the development of complex defence projects.
Defence sectors we work across.
Our activities cover naval, land and specialised defence technologies, connecting international suppliers and their capabilities with the requirements of the Italian market.
From the vessel itself to its protection and on-board systems, above and below the water. Our portfolio covers shipbuilding, sonar and hydroacoustics, underwater communications, subsea technology and naval training systems.
Driving and vision systems, aiming technologies and protection solutions for military land platforms, from the vehicle to its crew.
Weapon systems, ammunition and protection solutions for helicopters and other airborne platforms.
Threat detection, surveillance, ballistic protection and specialised systems for defence and security applications, across all domains.
In all the defence sectors in which we operate, we also offer technical support: installation, maintenance and diagnostics of naval, land-based and maritime systems, from submarines and surface vessels to military land platforms.




international expertise
We work with specialised manufacturers and technology providers across the defence sector, supporting commercial representation and industrial cooperation in Italy.
Italian shipbuilding company specialising in complex vessel construction and naval projects.
Weapon systems and integration solutions for air, land and naval platforms.
Defence company specialising in civil and military aviation simulators and multi-domain mission rehearsal software.
Maritime simulation and training systems for naval and commercial applications.
Underwater technology, subsea connectivity and marine instrumentation.
Fibre-optic sensing technologies for underwater security and monitoring.
Acoustic detection and localisation systems for gunfire threats.
Fuze technologies and safety systems for military ammunition.
Ballistic protection systems and protective equipment.
Our Team
Our team brings together expertise in defence, business development and international partnerships.

Paolo Podestà
CEO, AP Defence Distribution

Elisa Calvi
CEO, AP Defence Production · CFO, AP Defence Distribution

Philip Angelo Giesecke
Senior Sales Manager

Gianvittorio Solari
Senior Sales Manager

Piero Mantero
Senior Sales Manager